MojoLauncher frequently asked questions

MojoLauncher (also called MJLauncher) is a free, open-source launcher that lets you play Minecraft: Java Edition on Android phones and tablets. It is based on PojavLauncher and is developed in the open on GitHub under the LGPL-3.0 license.

Yes. MJLauncher is the app name shown on your device since the "Iris" release. The project, repository and website are still called MojoLauncher, and the Android package id is git.artdeell.mjlaunch.

Yes. mojolauncher.io is the official website for MojoLauncher. All download buttons point to the official GitHub releases of the MojoLauncher organization or to the official Google Play listing, never to third-party mirrors.

Yes. The launcher is free and open source. You still need your own legitimate copy of Minecraft: Java Edition to play the game; MojoLauncher does not include or sell Minecraft.

Use the direct APK link on our Download page, which serves the file from the official GitHub release, or install it from Google Play (package git.artdeell.mjlaunch). The GitHub and Google Play builds share a package name, so they can update each other.

The app is built with a minimum SDK of 21, which means Android 5.0 or newer can install it. For a good experience with modern Minecraft versions, a recent device with plenty of RAM and a capable GPU is strongly recommended.

MojoLauncher aims to run almost every Java Edition version, from the earliest rd-132211 builds up to current 26.x releases and snapshots, including Combat Test versions.

Yes. Forge and Fabric can be installed through their .jar installers, and mods such as OptiFine are supported. The Iris release also added local import of Modrinth .mrpack and CurseForge .zip modpacks.

MojoLauncher is based on PojavLauncher and continues its approach, with an actively developed codebase, newer Mesa, a real GLFW backend with upstream LWJGL, additional renderers and driver options. See our comparison page for details.

The source code is public and the official builds are published on GitHub and Google Play. Only download the APK from the official links on this site, and be wary of re-packaged APKs on unofficial sites.

Yes. Besides the on-screen touch controls, MojoLauncher supports physical keyboards and mice and gamepads. The Iris release also added keyboard panning so the game view follows the cursor while the on-screen keyboard is open.

Join the official Discord server, or open an issue on the GitHub repository with your device model, GPU, Android version, launcher version and logs.